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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

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County Budgets Include Road and Court House Renovations

County commissioners propose a 637547 budget with increases for painting the court house, remodeling, and a junior college district fund. Swenson notes 100000 of the rise duplicates existing items and funds a Dayton Utah road project. Tax questions remain, with line items for road and bridge 98640 and current expense 82062, to be set at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse.

Cleo Swen- Son Gee Dayton-Utah Court House Swenson Foray County War Memorial

Franklin County to save on excise tax cuts this year

Franklin County residents will save about 22 000 from excise tax reductions this year even if Congress rescinds the cuts on telephone service and auto purchases. If not rescinded the savings could reach about 53 000, aiding offset against higher Social Security taxes. The data show Idaho totals and county share, with national cuts estimated at 1.7 billion and projected long term relief totaling 46 billion.

Franklin County Idaho U. S. Treasury Department

Preston Chamber urges enforce two hour parking limit

The Preston Chamber of Commerce asks the city council to enforce the two hour parking rule with tickets and chalking tires to catch violators. It also urges a vote against Hartley law Section 14B and calls for checks on bus and Western Union services after four complaints. The board names year chairmen for several committees.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Preston Easo Sen B. Jordan Western Union DeVere Tovey Earner Titensor Memr William L Weber Eldon Crockett Congressional Action

Classmates Sought for Preston High School Class of 1938

Burdette Griffith seeks members of the Preston high school class of 1938. Those with knowledge should contact Mr Griffith in Dayton or Jack Row at 68 West Fifth North in Provo Utah.

Burdette Griffith Preston High School Mr Griffith Dayton Jack Row West Fifth North Provo Utah

Deadline Approaches for Miss County Pageant Entries

The Miss County Pageant deadline is Saturday at 10 a.m. Only five applications have been received, and sponsors Preston Lions Club warn that at least two more are needed to stage the event. Interested people may call Mrs. Davis or Nat Edwards.

Ivan Davis Preston Lions Club Des

Meek Renamed Head Of Wool Growers

The annual meeting at the American Legion Hall re-elected J. R. Meek as president with Daniel Roberts as secretary George Johnson treasurer and Don Workman Lloyd Christensen and Von Atkinson as directors A film on foot rot was shown by County Agent Daniel Roberts and Wade Wells and discussed symptoms and control The group discussed predator control and a 5 cent per sheep assessment to fund such efforts Proposed by Malcolm Denton and seconded by Lloyd Christensen and George Johnson

Soman American Legion Hall J. R. Meek Daniel Roberts George Johnson Don Workman Lloyd Christensen von Atkinson County Wade Wells Extension Livestock Specialve Fish and Wild Malcolm Denton George John

Coldest Day In 1937 January Is Not The Record

Weather summary from Oneida Station notes January 21 five below zero highest 54 after a 26 degree average. Records show -27 in 1907 -25 in 1930. January 1966 saw .72 inches precipitation and 15 inches of snow with nine storm days.

Oneida Station

Hearing planned on proposed county school district creation

Albert Ober chairman of the county commissioners said a hearing would be called Monday on petitions seeking creation of a county district without a vote. Mr Moser said the hearing date would be decided by the county. He noted signatures may be invalid if signed by husbands, while Mrs Bastian reported petitions verified before a notary.

Albert Ober Board of County Commissioners Iti A. C&ll Moser Tyne Hone Gn Bastian

GOP Leaders Due Saturday

GOP leaders are expected to gather this Saturday for discussions on party strategy and upcoming events. The meeting will focus on mobilizing supporters and coordinating campaign efforts across key districts.

GOP

Fragmentary clipping notes names and places

unreadable OCR fragment mentions individuals Lyn and Sehon with unclear context. lacks clear event, date, or outcome to form a complete news item.

Idaho State hosts state finals debate tourney at Pocatello

The eighth finals in a debate at Idaho State University featured teams from Idaho and Oregon with Phillip Owen and Dennis finishing sixth among 34. Phillip Mocks and Mike Perry were eliminated before semifinals. Sponsored by Blackfoot and Snake River high schools, the event at Pocatello will be televised in full. Debate coach Delmar Derricott announced the next contest at Weber State on February 11 and 12.

Toinunner Idaho State University Phillip Owen Dennis Idaho Oregon Phillip Mocks Mike Perry Blackfoot Snake River University At Pocatello Delmar Derricott Weber State

Scouts Observe Scout Week With Weeklong Uniform Spirit

Roy Anderson district scout executive says local units will mark Scout Week with a special Sunday program this week and members should wear their uniforms throughout the week to observe the national observance.

Roy Anderson

Bear River Development Discussed at Public Meeting

A gathering focused on Bear River Project promised full and wise use of the water resources. Russell Cranney was named chairman of a new executive committee as W R Crandall outlined Bureau of Reclamation support and noted ongoing opposition and political sensitivities.

Bureau of Reclamation Bear River Russell Cranney Preston W. R. Crandall Bureau Reclamation Crandall Amittee Jon V. Evane Malene Sameer - Musee Arene

Two Districts Set Scout O Rama Schedules

Two districts in northern Cache County and Franklin County plan Scout O Rama events next weekend. North Cache will host February 11 at the Smith Field Armory from 7 to 9 PM with over three units already registered. Franklin district's February 12 event at Oneida stake is expected to draw 41 units, the largest in the district, with Malcolm Denton as chair and Allen Dunn and Elhon Tanner assisting. Mark Checketts will sign up boys for the annual Boy Scout swimming program during the event.

Franklin Malcolm Denton Allen Dunn Elhon Tanner Mark Checketts

Code Sale Next Week At Preston High Auditorium

The musical will be presented February 10-11 in the Preston High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Preston High. The production is in final stages as the head of the vocal music department Hoffman remarks on the Siam love plot and student performances.

Top Tim Bette Carter Lun Thau Tom Howarth Preston High School Citizen Preston High Carolyn Siam Shim. Hoffman

Chorus To Sing At Stake Event

Readable text indicates a choir will perform at a stake event with local chorus participation. The fragmentary note mentions Del Phi, suggesting a college or organization context. No clear dates, places, or full names are confirmed.

del- Phi

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C of C A. N. Wendell Fred Oay Millar Wi Ross Keith Larson Sherwin Webb Merchants Meek Head of Wool Growers Sansa Isospin Shipley
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